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How thousands of fossil fuel lobbyists got access to UN climate talks – and then kept drilling

Exclusive: Research shows oil, gas and coal firms’ unprecedented access to Cop26-29, blocking urgent climate action

The Guardian - US · Nov 7, 2025

Vladimir Putin's tanks could roll into European Nato country tomorrow, warns German general

Lieutenant General Alexander Sollfrank said Russia could now launch a limited incursion against Nato territory

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2025

UN lifts sanctions against Syria's al-Sharaa before historic White House visit

The sanctions relief fulfils the Trump administration's pledges following the US leader's May meeting with al-Sharaa in Riyadh, during which he promised to lift or waive decades-old sanctions against Syria.

Euronews · Nov 7, 2025

UN calls for recommitment to Women, Peace and Security agenda 25 years on

On the 25th anniversary of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, a photo exhibition by UN Women and EEAS in Brussels celebrates women at the heart of peace processes.

Euronews · Nov 7, 2025

Rep. Elise Stefanik launches long-anticipated bid for New York governor - Roll Call

New York Rep. Elise Stefanik, a Trump ally and a member of House Republican leadership, is running for governor of the Empire State.

Roll Call · Nov 7, 2025

Israel launches heavy airstrikes on Hezbollah in southern Lebanon

The Israeli military struck several towns in southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah's military infrastructure. Lebanon's government plans to disarm the group.

Euronews · Nov 7, 2025

Outside powers' reported backing for Sudan's warring sides helps fuel fighting as atrocities mount

For more than two years, Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary force have torn the country apart in a war for power, both digging in against peace efforts even as atrocities mount and starvation spreads

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025

William to end first trip to Brazil by meeting Indigenous peoples

This week the prince pledged to back those “standing up and defending nature” with a new fund covering indigenous advocates protecting the Amazon.

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2025

‘Long on talk and short on action’: Papua New Guinea leader criticises Cop climate summits ahead of Brazil meeting

James Marape skipped the meeting last year in protest but will attend Cop30 due to ‘encouraging signs’ on climate finance

The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2025

Mexico's First Female President Groped in Public: Claudia Sheinbaum To Launch Harassment Reform

After being groped by a man in public, President Claudia Sheinbaum filed criminal charges and vowed sweeping legal reform to make sexual harassment a crime across all Mexican states.

International Business Times UK · Nov 7, 2025